Avalon, NJ Demographics

A map of Avalon's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,409	1,200	94.7%	96.5%
Hispanic	36	12	2.4%	1.0%
Asian	29	12	1.9%	1.0%
Multiracial	12	17	0.8%	1.4%
Black	2	2	0.1%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Avalon, New Jersey has an estimated population of 1,488, a large increase from the 1,243 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.7% White, 2.4% Hispanic, 1.9% Asian, 0.8% Multiracial, 0.1% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Avalon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Avalon has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Avalon, that probability was 6.8% in 2020 and 10.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Avalon is ranked the 513th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Avalon was ranked the 529th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Avalon's White Population

1,409 residents of Avalon, or 94.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Avalon is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Avalon ranks 5th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avalon's White population has grown by an estimated 17.4%. White residents' share of Avalon's population has decreased from 96.5% to 94.7%.

Avalon is more White than neighboring Cape May Court House (81.6% White), South Seaville (88.7% White), and South Dennis (92.8% White). Avalon is less White than neighboring Stone Harbor (95.5% White), and Sea Isle City (96.5% White).

Avalon's Black Population

2 residents of Avalon, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Avalon is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Avalon ranks 676th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avalon's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Avalon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Avalon is more Black than neighboring South Seaville (0% Black). Avalon is less Black than neighboring Cape May Court House (7.3% Black), and South Dennis (1.4% Black).

Avalon's Asian Population

29 residents of Avalon, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Avalon is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Avalon ranks 569th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avalon's Asian population has grown by an estimated 141.7%. Asian residents' share of Avalon's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.9%.

Avalon is more Asian than neighboring Stone Harbor (0.8% Asian), Sea Isle City (0% Asian), South Seaville (0% Asian), and South Dennis (0.1% Asian). Avalon is less Asian than neighboring Cape May Court House (3.1% Asian).

Avalon's Hispanic Population

36 residents of Avalon, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Avalon is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Avalon ranks 697th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avalon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Avalon's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.4%.

Avalon is more Hispanic than neighboring Stone Harbor (0.8% Hispanic), Sea Isle City (1.8% Hispanic), and South Dennis (2% Hispanic). Avalon is less Hispanic than neighboring Cape May Court House (7.3% Hispanic), and South Seaville (8.9% Hispanic).

Avalon's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Avalon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Avalon is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Avalon ranks 658th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avalon's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Avalon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Avalon's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Avalon, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Avalon is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Avalon ranks 653rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avalon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Avalon's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.8%.

Avalon is more Multiracial than neighboring Cape May Court House (0.7% Multiracial). Avalon is less Multiracial than neighboring Stone Harbor (2.8% Multiracial), Sea Isle City (1.7% Multiracial), South Seaville (2.5% Multiracial), and South Dennis (3.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.